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... Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access Function 53 Using the Built-in Camera 55 Using the Optical Disc Drive 56 Using the 3D Function 63 Using the TV Function 65 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other...
... Special-function Buttons 51 Using the Quick Web Access Function 53 Using the Built-in Camera 55 Using the Optical Disc Drive 56 Using the 3D Function 63 Using the TV Function 65 Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 72 Using the Remote Commander 77 Using "Memory Stick 80 Using Other...
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... section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information -
... section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery, Backup and Troubleshooting Guide ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Information -
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...in camera indicator (page 18) L LCD screen/touch screen (page 46) ! M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1 (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to this button switches the audio/ video input source to the ... of the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 On selected models only. I 3D sync transmitter*1 J Built-in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports...
...in camera indicator (page 18) L LCD screen/touch screen (page 46) ! M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1 (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to this button switches the audio/ video input source to the ... of the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. *1 On models equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen only. *2 On selected models only. I 3D sync transmitter*1 J Built-in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports...
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... Quick Web Access Function (page 53) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 55) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 56) ❑ Using the 3D Function (page 63) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 65) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 72) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page...
... Quick Web Access Function (page 53) ❑ Using the Built-in Camera (page 55) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 56) ❑ Using the 3D Function (page 63) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 65) ❑ Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function (page 72) ❑ Using the Remote Commander (page...
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... ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 52 N Special-function button Functions 3D button*1 Activates or deactivates the 3D function and illuminates while you are viewing 3D content on a 3D-capable display connected to the button by default. VAIO button*2 Executes the task that is selected ...can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models equipped with an HDMI cable. The 3D button does not work while: - See Using the 3D Function (page 63) for information on the wireless keyboard (page 35). The HDMI input or the video input...
... ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Special-function Buttons n 52 N Special-function button Functions 3D button*1 Activates or deactivates the 3D function and illuminates while you are viewing 3D content on a 3D-capable display connected to the button by default. VAIO button*2 Executes the task that is selected ...can change the default assignment with the VAIO Control Center. *1 On models equipped with an HDMI cable. The 3D button does not work while: - See Using the 3D Function (page 63) for information on the wireless keyboard (page 35). The HDMI input or the video input...
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...GPU, NVIDIA GeForce 315M GPU, and Intel HD Graphics 3000 are supplied with the computer, so wear the supplied glasses and enjoy a new 3D experience. See the specifications to the computer with an HDMI cable. If your computer is equipped with the Blu-ray Disc drive and Blu... The specially designed 3D glasses are Blu-ray 3D-capable. (Intel HD Graphics is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 63 N Using the 3D Function If your computer is equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can view 3D content only on an external 3D-capable display connected ...
...GPU, NVIDIA GeForce 315M GPU, and Intel HD Graphics 3000 are supplied with the computer, so wear the supplied glasses and enjoy a new 3D experience. See the specifications to the computer with an HDMI cable. If your computer is equipped with the Blu-ray Disc drive and Blu... The specially designed 3D glasses are Blu-ray 3D-capable. (Intel HD Graphics is not Blu-ray 3D-capable.) Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 63 N Using the 3D Function If your computer is equipped with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you can view 3D content only on an external 3D-capable display connected ...
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...while the HDMI input or the video input is selected as DVD media or videos) in simulated 3D. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 64 N What you are viewing 3D content on a 3D TV connected to view 2D content (such as the audio/video input source. ❑ On ...with or without a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Viewing 3D images on your computer screen This function enables you to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Playing Blu-ray 3D™ Disc media on the computer ❑ Viewing 3D images on the computer screen by connecting a 3D-capable device to ...
...while the HDMI input or the video input is selected as DVD media or videos) in simulated 3D. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the 3D Function n 64 N What you are viewing 3D content on a 3D TV connected to view 2D content (such as the audio/video input source. ❑ On ...with or without a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Viewing 3D images on your computer screen This function enables you to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen ❑ Playing Blu-ray 3D™ Disc media on the computer ❑ Viewing 3D images on the computer screen by connecting a 3D-capable device to ...
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...external display. On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable display adaptors*, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on the 3D function. Be sure to use the 3D glasses specified by connecting the display to the computer with an HDMI cable...up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to a 3D-capable display only when playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media on your computer. On models not equipped with your 3D TV for connecting your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing...
...external display. On models with the Blu-ray Disc Drive and Blu-ray 3D-capable display adaptors*, you can play Blu-ray 3D Disc media and view 3D images on the 3D function. Be sure to use the 3D glasses specified by connecting the display to the computer with an HDMI cable...up the TV configuration system. 2 Press the Windows+P keys to change the display output to a 3D-capable display only when playing Blu-ray 3D Disc media on your computer. On models not equipped with your 3D TV for connecting your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 109 N Playing...
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... skip steps 3 to 5. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Click Display and HDMI Resolution Setting Configuration. 5 Select 1080 (3D) or 720 (3D). ! To stop the playback, press the Esc key. Proceed to change the screen resolution settings. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 110... N 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to change the display output to an external display. If your computer is equipped with an...
... skip steps 3 to 5. 3 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 4 Click Display and HDMI Resolution Setting Configuration. 5 Select 1080 (3D) or 720 (3D). ! To stop the playback, press the Esc key. Proceed to change the screen resolution settings. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Display n 110... N 3 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select an item for connecting your 3D TV to the computer with a 3D-capable LCD screen, you need to change the display output to an external display. If your computer is equipped with an...
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...Settings. 3 Click Use S-FORCE Front Surround 3D and OK. ! S-FORCE Front Surround 3D works only on sound output from the computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Control Center n 128 N Using S-FORCE Front Surround 3D S-FORCE Front Surround 3D is a virtual surround technology which allows ...you are watching movies. Its effect is not possible. ✍ To achieve maximum effect of S-FORCE Front Surround 3D and Dolby PC Entertainment Experience is especially noticeable when you to enjoy powerful and realistic surround sound using the built-in speakers. ...
...Settings. 3 Click Use S-FORCE Front Surround 3D and OK. ! S-FORCE Front Surround 3D works only on sound output from the computer. Customizing Your VAIO Computer > Using the VAIO Control Center n 128 N Using S-FORCE Front Surround 3D S-FORCE Front Surround 3D is a virtual surround technology which allows ...you are watching movies. Its effect is not possible. ✍ To achieve maximum effect of S-FORCE Front Surround 3D and Dolby PC Entertainment Experience is especially noticeable when you to enjoy powerful and realistic surround sound using the built-in speakers. ...
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See Windows Help and Support for more information. Make sure you are using an HDCP-compliant display. What should I do if 3D images are not displayed or the 3D effect is not displayed on a non-HDCP compliant display. If not, some items do not fit on the computer screen? The ... LCD screen, refer to 100%. What should I do if no image is set to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide for detailed information on 3D playback. Troubleshooting > Display n 175 N What should I do if some items, for example a software menu, may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software...
See Windows Help and Support for more information. Make sure you are using an HDCP-compliant display. What should I do if 3D images are not displayed or the 3D effect is not displayed on a non-HDCP compliant display. If not, some items do not fit on the computer screen? The ... LCD screen, refer to 100%. What should I do if no image is set to the Enjoying 3D: Information Guide for detailed information on 3D playback. Troubleshooting > Display n 175 N What should I do if some items, for example a software menu, may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software...
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... the resolution is not set up to increase or down list next to Resolution. 3 Move the slider up the resolution. ❑ You should I do if 3D images are not displayed in the upper right corner of the WinDVD BD window and select . In such a case, lower the resolution of the LCD... the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for details on how to set to 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720, images are not displayed on 3D playback. To change the display output to the external display and the external display is directed to the computer screen, and then restart video playback...
... the resolution is not set up to increase or down list next to Resolution. 3 Move the slider up the resolution. ❑ You should I do if 3D images are not displayed in the upper right corner of the WinDVD BD window and select . In such a case, lower the resolution of the LCD... the manual that came with the WinDVD BD for details on how to set to 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720, images are not displayed on 3D playback. To change the display output to the external display and the external display is directed to the computer screen, and then restart video playback...
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... commander (if supplied) (page 77). See Selecting Display Modes (page 112) for more information. What should I do if my screen is selected as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. Troubleshooting > Display n 177 N What should I do if the external display remains blank?
... commander (if supplied) (page 77). See Selecting Display Modes (page 112) for more information. What should I do if my screen is selected as Windows Flip 3D, see Windows Help and Support. Troubleshooting > Display n 177 N What should I do if the external display remains blank?
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... Duo", "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", "Memory Stick Micro", "M2", and the "Memory Stick" logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. i.LINK is prohibited. Intel, Intel Inside, Intel Core, Pentium, Intel SpeedStep, and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation... in part without written permission is a name to denote IEEE 1394. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray 3D™, the Blu-ray Disc logo, and the Blu-ray 3D logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Trademarks > n 193 N Trademarks © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
... Duo", "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", "Memory Stick Micro", "M2", and the "Memory Stick" logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. i.LINK is prohibited. Intel, Intel Inside, Intel Core, Pentium, Intel SpeedStep, and Atom are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation... in part without written permission is a name to denote IEEE 1394. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray 3D™, the Blu-ray Disc logo, and the Blu-ray 3D logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Trademarks > n 193 N Trademarks © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
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...Koozyt, Inc. "PlaceEngine" is a trademark. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States... and other countries. NVIDIA and 3D Vision are those of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 194 N WinDVD is a trademark of SanDisk ...
...Koozyt, Inc. "PlaceEngine" is a trademark. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States... and other countries. NVIDIA and 3D Vision are those of their respective owners. Trademarks > n 194 N WinDVD is a trademark of SanDisk ...